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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU70900
ABS (for ABS models)
Your leaning multi-wheel vehicle’s ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) features an
electronic control system, which acts
on each of the front and rear brakes in-
dependently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake levers. In this situa-
tion, continue to apply the brakes and
let the ABS work; do not “pump” the
brakes as this will reduce braking ef-
fectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
zThe ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
zOn certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
zThe ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
front of the vehicle, and if either
brake lever is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever, but these do not indicate a
malfunction. zThis ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake levers
when the ABS is operating. How-
ever, special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
12
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU60621
Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise
to “SEAT OPEN”.
TIP
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.
TIP
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAUT3711
Passenger footrest
To use the passenger footrest, pull it
out as shown.
To retract the passenger footrest, push
it back to original position.
1. Open.
1
1. Passenger footrest
1
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Instrument and control functions
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3
Turn the key on.
Put the sidestand up.
Push the start switch while applying
either of the brake levers. The engine
will start.
Put the sidestand down.
If the engine stalls:
The sidestand switch is OK.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the
centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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Instrument and control functions
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3
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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installed when the auxiliary DC jack
is not being used.
NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack should not be used
with the engine turned off, and the
load must never exceed 12 W (1 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
battery may discharge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack in the accessory box.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
key is in the “ON” position and should
only be used when the engine is run-
ning.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Open the accessory box lid. (See
page 3-17.)
2. Turn the key to “OFF”.
3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off.5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the key to “ON”, and then
start the engine. (See page 5-1.)
7. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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Operation and important riding points
5-1
5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU74430
Starting the engine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-19 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
zEngine trouble warning light
zCoolant temperature warning
light
zECO indicator light
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warning or indicator light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON”, or if a warning or in-
dicator light remains on, see page
3-3 for the corresponding warning
and indicator light circuit check.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to “ON” and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-3 for the
warning light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
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